The Wire

Crocodiles in the Northern Territory have been spared from hunting safaris by Federal Environment Greg Hunt. While animal rights activists applaud the move, community members are concerned about economic losses.

The Federal Environment Department has been investigating the impact of proposed crocodile hunting safaris in the Northern Territory. Citing the risks of inhumane treatment of the animals, Environment Minister Greg Hunt rejected the plan.Alexandra Wellbelove is a senior program manager in Humane Society International.She thinks the Government has made the right decisions.